India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat to congratulate him on his recent election victory.

During the meeting, High Commissioner Jha emphasised the long-standing friendship and close proximity between India and Sri Lanka, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties. He expressed India’s readiness to support Sri Lanka’s development process in all possible ways and wished to see Sri Lanka emerge as a peaceful and stable nation in the region.

The High Commissioner also praised the President’s anti-corruption initiatives outlined in his manifesto, highlighting the importance of digitalising government systems to effectively combat corruption. He reaffirmed India’s willingness to assist Sri Lanka in implementing digitalisation measures while underscoring the continuous stable friendship between the two neighbouring nations.